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Issue 39 • June 2010 ed@islehaminformer.org.uk • 01638 780839 • www.islehaminformer.org.uk

Isleham Informer

The three belles who will lead the procession through the village

on Gala Day have been chosen.

T h i r t e e n - y e a r - o l d Rosannagh Bell has won the coveted title of this year’s Gala Queen, and her Princesses are Chloe Plunkett, aged 9 and Abbie Bailey, aged 10. The trio will head the colourful parade, which starts from East Fen Road at 12.30pm on Saturday 3rd July. The procession will take its traditional route, ending at the recreation ground where an exciting array of entertainment and sports races provide fun for the whole family.

“If I were Queen of the Village, I would reduce the speed limit in Isleham as many cars speed and it is dangerous for children and the elderly. Better bus services would mean young people are more independent and it is better for the environment.”

Rosannagh Bell, aged 13...continued on page 14

Isleham Gala Queen is Crowned

The ICA is proud to present an exciting three-day extravaganza of events based on the well established and

highly successful Gala Day in July. This year, the fantastic Gala atmosphere can be enjoyed all weekend as a packed schedule of events promises something for everyone.

Not only will local groups have the opportunity to showcase their talent on ‘home ground’, but the Festival, expected to attract over 5000 people, will provide a huge boost to funds for the building of the new Community Centre. Events will take place in the heart of the village in a specially commissioned marquee on the recreation ground.

A Night of Theatre and Music

Thursday 1st July at 7.30pm

A f u l l b i l l o f v a r i e t y entertainment, including a theatrical revue from

the village’s own Phoenix Players, a musical performance from the Anglian Accents and a dance exhibition from Ruth Bendall’s School of Dance. Tickets are £5 each available in advance and on the door, and refreshments will be served before and after the performance and during the interval.

Grand Summer BallFriday 2nd July at 7.30pm

A rare chance to don your glad rags and not worry about a taxi home! A sophisticated evening with live

music from ‘The Other Commitments’, licensed bar and casino, promising a ...continued on page 16

Thursday 1st July to Saturday 3rd July 2010

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Letter to the EditorDear Editor,What an excellent job the volunteers made of cutting and clearing the scrub along the disused railway line at the Isleham Nature Reserve. It has been a pleasure to walk it until recently when it is very noticeably becoming a dogs’ lavatory. My husband and I sometimes walk this area with our dog and have on several occasions seen various people park their vehicles, open the doors and allow their dogs to rush out anywhere onto the grassy parts to mess. The dog owner has no idea where the animal has performed and therefore the mess is not picked up even though there is a very handy dog waste bin in position.

We are constantly reminded of this particular habit which is all due to irresponsible dog owners who it appears do not have any consideration for others. Maybe a large notice could be positioned referring to dog fouling alongside the bin.

Also village dog walkers should take heed of this letter, as on many days there are disgusting dog messes left on pavements outside residents’ homes.

Yours sincerely,Joyce Hazelwood

CONTACTS: Editor and Design Ed Mayall T: 01638 780839 E: ed@isleham informer.org.uk Subeditor Alison Marsh E: alisonmarsh@tiscali.co.uk Features Glenda Preece T: 01638 780734 E: gjpreece@aol.com Mark Stevens T: 01638 780360 Advertising Kelvin Morgan T: 01638 781384 E: kelvin@isleham-computers.co.uk Distribution Richard Turner T: 01638 780965NEXT ISSUE: The next issue will be published 1st August 2010. The copy deadline for all editorial and advertising is 9th July 2010.

DISCLAIMER: The Informer would like to point out that we have neither tried nor tested all of the products and services advertised in these pages and therefore cannot accept responsibility for the veracity of any claims made.

1 Gala Queen; Gala Festival2 Letter to the Editor; Contacts;

Advertising; Next issue3 Village notes4 Henry Olonga5 Village Clubs6 Ely Soham Dial-a-Ride8 Parish Council News 10 Nature Reserve

12 Joyce’s Corner I & II; Care & Repair

13 Isleham Society14 More Gala Queen15 Women’s Institute16 Local Information; More Gala

Festival18 Churches’ News

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BrowniesIt is with heavy hearts that both Nettie May and I have decided to stand down after several years as Brownie leaders. We would love it if someone came forward to take the group on. They are a lovely bunch of girls and any new leaders would have lots of fun with them.

We are hoping to fi nish at the end of the July term, but would be on hand for any help or advice needed.

If you are interested, please contact me on 780934 or Nettie on 780249 with any queries.

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Isleham Angling SocietyFishing Season Starts 16th June 2010.Junior matches start Sunday 27th June at Little Wash car park, all juniors are welcome.All you need is rod, reel, landing net plus handle and keep net, 50p for food.Draw 8am, fi shing 9am till 12pm.Club card (£2) and rod licence (£5) available from Post Offi ce.Tuition provided for beginners. For more information call Ivan, 01638 780333.

Isleham Allotment and Leisure Gardeners AssociationWith the seeds sown and germination taken place, the IALGA now needs more members to help it fl ourish and grow. If you are an allotment holder or keen home gardener, a seasoned campaigner with knowledge to share or a novice needing advice, why not join IALGA?For more information contact: Jenny Hodd (Secretary) on 01638 780729 or Diane Bayliss (Treasurer) 01638 781687.

sundays@6sundays@6 youth group are to be sleeping for a night in St. Andrew’s Church. One night during June the group will endure a night in church to raise funds for Depaul UK, a charity for young homeless people. Please support them. There will be sponsorship forms at coffee mornings in the Social Centre and at Patterson’s.

20th June ECO Warrior Evening11th July Swimming at Karma Farm25th July End of term BBQ & games5th September New Term/New Start

Blooming Marvelous!The Blooms, Band and BBQ event at St. Andrew’s Social Centre was a massive success, raising approximately £1,000 towards restoration funds.It was a gloriously afternoon and Newmarket Town Band entertained with mellow and sunny sounds. A big thank you to Graham & Angela Wells for inspiring and organizing a wonderful event and to everyone for the help with catering, especially the bbq chefs and bar tenders -hot work!

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Pound Lane Free Church invites Henry Olonga to Isleham

The three faces of Henry

Henry the cricketer

From an early interest in a number of sporting areas, Henry was encouraged to focus on cricket, with the goal of becoming

a top right arm fast bowler.

In 1995 Henry made h i s i n t e r n a t i o n a l debut becoming the youngest ever, and fi rst black, cricketer to play for Zimbabwe. His fi rst ball in that match was 4 inches wide on the legside, his third ball, however, secured his fi rst test wicket. He went on to help Zimbabwe win its first ever Test victory in that same game.

Following work on his delivery, Henry went on to play for Zimbabwe over eight seasons.

Henry achieved international recognition in 2003 when, along with team mate Andy Flower, he wore a black armband in a cricket World Cup match as a protest against the policies of Zimbabwe’s government led by Robert Mugabe. This led to a warrant issued in Zimbabwe for his arrest on charges of treason (which carries the death penalty in Zimbabwe) and forced his retirement from international cricket and for him to go into temporary hiding.

Henry now lives in England and continues to play for Lashings Cricket Club, the club that gave him refuge.

Henry the singerHenry has always had a love for music and from the age of 14, has been performing as a soloist. He has a tenor

voice, which he conveniently discovered after a not so complimentary part as a girl in Oklahoma produced by an all boys school.

He has released a single called “Our Zimbabwe” which can be found on YouTube, and has released his fi rst contemporary pop album “Aurelia” with one of the UK’s top producers Robbie Bronnimann. He is currently working on his second and third albums, one of which will be a gospel album.

Henry the manAt the age of 16 Henry was invited by some Christian friends to attend a youth camp. On the fi nal evening, he listened to the speaker telling how Jesus Christ had died to save people like him.

Like most of us, he searched for answers to the big questions of life: Why am I here? What comes after death? – answers that he looked for in yoga, music and other pursuits before fi nally turning his life over to the one true living God.

Sixteen years later, now married to Tara, Henry’s love for God has only grown stronger. Using his music and life’s story he loves to share this love with others, showing them how they too can know this God.

For more information on Henry and to hear him sing, visit his website www.henryolonga.net

Henry comes to Isleham

It is planned that Henry will be with us from 16th to 18th July 2010. We would love for you to have the opportunity to meet him and to listen to him.

16th July Henry in Concert. Isleham Village Hall 8pm

Spend the evening with Henry as he sings and speaks of all that has happened in his life from world cricketing success to seeking asylum under threat of death.

17th July Henry at the Priory, food from 6pmJoin us for barbeque, bouncy castle, and family fun.

Meet Henry and listen while he entertains you with talk of cricket, song and an insight into what makes him tick.

18th July Henry at plfcHenry will be taking the 11.00am service at Pound

Lane Free Church.All of the above events are free of charge and do

not need to be pre-booked. A range of Henry’s music and art will be available for purchase on both the Friday and Saturday evenings.

Why should you come along and listen to Henry? Well he has a message for our time – God reached in and touched and transformed his life – surely it’s a message worth hearing?

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Village clubs: informationIf you would like details of your club meeting times to appear here, please contact Glenda Preece on: 01638 780734 or email gjpreece@aol.com

CLUB CONTACT TEL DAY/DATE TIME PLACE

Art Group Sally 01638 780023 Tuesdays 7–9pm Village Hall

Board Games Alison Young 01638 780351 Last Thursday 2–4.30pm High St. Church

Book Club Diedre Deller 01638 780554 Alternate Fridays 2pm Social Centre

Brownies Annette May 01638 780934 Thursdays 6–7.15pm Village Hall

Busy Bees Mel Jones 01638 780902 Tuesdays 9.30–11.30am Village Hall

Craft Club Hazel Thompson 01638 780633 Tuesdays 1.30–4pm Social Centre

Cubs Angela Dann 01638 781947 Tuesdays 6.30–8pm Village Hall

French Francine Francine@the Monday 6–7.15pm 1 Church St Conversation waytofrance.com

Gala Committee Fred Preece 01638 780734 3rd Monday 8pm The Griffi n

Guides Janine Taylor 01353 624615 Tuesday 6.30–8.30pm Social Centre Caroline Hinitt islehamguides@yahoo.co.uk

Isleham Society Vernon Place 01638 780449 3rd Thursday 7.45pm Village Hall

Keep Fit: Aerobics Parris Williams 01638 781663 Thursday 7–8pm Village Hall Pilates 8–9pm

Line Dancing Andrew Palmer 01354 696063 Mondays 7.45–10.15pm Village Hall

Little Stars Drama Stephanie Eustice 07788 425733 Tuesdays 4.30–6pm Village Hall

Paper Craft Evening Victoria Rattle 01638 721128 2nd Friday 7.30pm High St. Church

Ruth Bendall Ruth Bendall 01638 780260 Wednesdays 4.30pm Village Hall School of Dance Saturdays 9am Village Hall

Tea & Toast Claire Freeman 07827 234442 Thursdays 9.30–11.30am Village Hall

W.I. Glenda Preece 01638 780734 2nd Thursday 7.30pm Village Hall

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Ely Soham Dial-a-Ride We provide a disabled accessible service for

people unable to access public transport, and cover Isleham on Mondays, Thursdays and

Friday. We also offer various excursions; a selection of June trips are described below.

Theatre Trips‘Outside Edge’ a great comedy by Richard Harris performed by the Viva Theatre Company at ‘The Brook’, Soham at 7.30 on Thursday 10th June. Tickets cost £7. Deposit £7. Normal Dial-a-Ride fares.‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ the famous musical presented by the NOMADS at the Kings Theatre Newmarket at 7.30pm Tuesday 29th June. Tickets cost £11. Deposit £11. Travel £4.15 with bus pass or £8.30.

ExcursionsHunstanton on Tuesday 15th June 11.00–15.30. Cost £14.Tea Dance at the ‘The Brook’ Tuesday 22nd June 14.00–16.00 Featuring music and entertainment by Leigh Murfet with tea and scones. Entry £5.50. Travel: Dial-a-Ride fares.Welney Wildfowl Trust Centre, Sunday 6th June 12.00–14.30. Entry £4.59. Cost of travel £7.25. Cambridge – Botanical Gardens or Grafton Centre Monday 14th June 11.30–14.30. Beautiful landscaped gardens. The café serves lovely lunches. Entry £3.50. Travel £9.50.Hemingford Grey with lunch at ‘The Cock’ Monday 21st June 12.00–16.00. Combining a pub lunch at the highly acclaimed ‘The Cock’ with a guided tour of ‘The Manor’ house, one of the oldest continuously inhabited houses in England. Cost of entry £5.50 or £3.50 for the gardens only.Great Yarmouth Monday 28th June 11.30–15.00 A superb beach, six museums, a pier etc. Cost of travel £17.50.Wisbech Rose Fair Wednesday 30th June 11.30–15.30. One of the fi nest annual fl ower festivals in England, this year’s theme is ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’. Cost of travel £9.75.

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Parish Council NewsThe following are the abbreviated and incomplete versions of the IPC minutes for the March and April 2010 meetings. Full minutes are available from the IPC and on the Isleham Village Website at www.isleham-village.co.uk/pcminutes.html.

MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Monday 1st March 2010

Present: Cllrs Malkin, Neal, Earl, Baines, Garbett, Beckett (D Cllr), R Thompson, Wilkes, H Thompson, C Cllr Palmer, six Parishioners.

POLICE MATTERSThe covert van has been deployed in the village and 27 speeding tickets were issued.

ISLEHAM PRE-SCHOOLA verbal request for funding has been received from the pre-school. It was agreed that the clerk should look into how much money can be donated to them under LGA s137 and report back to the next meeting for consideration.

ISLEHAM PRIMARY SCHOOLThe primary school is waiting for funding and for a risk assessment before contacting the Council to arrange a meeting to discuss the security issues.

ICAIt has been discussed that a joint Chair of Philip Aspland, Derrick Beckett, Tim Washtell and Mark Goldsack is formed for the ICA.Cllr Beckett will stand down as a trustee for the ICA and Cllr Carter will take his place as a representative of the Parish Council.

RECREATION GROUND MATTERSA number of vehicles have been on the recreation ground during the winter and concerns have been raised about the condition of the grass. A new lock will be fi tted to the Fordham Road gate and keys will be issued to club chairman only. A record will be kept of who has keys and the clubs will be asked not to have further keys cut. A letter has been received from Mr Aves about the condition of the fence around the new recreation ground. Quotes for repairing the fence will be obtained and considered at the next meeting; a reply will be sent to Mr Aves concerning the gate and dogs on the recreation ground. Cllrs Malkin and Beckett have made enquiries about new trees for the recreation ground. It was agreed that it should be established where the trees are to be positioned, what species are to be purchased and that the site is prepared ready for the autumn when they will be planted. After reviewing the play area report from Wicksteed it was agreed that the chain linkage is replaced on all the swings.

CEMETERY & CHURCHYARD MATTERSThe Cemetery was consecrated on Sunday 7th February; a number of councillors and a few members of the public were in attendance. A letter of thanks was received from Rev. Mike Banyard.

FENLAND ELITE YOUTH BUSThe youth bus will come to the village on a Thursday instead of Wednesday as it was clashing with youth football; hopefully this will enable more young people to make use of the bus. A request was made for volunteers from the council to help with the bus but unfortunately no one is able to take this on at present.

PARISH PLANAn application has been put forward by the County Council to Sita for funding to restore a pond in each of the districts and the pond on East Fen Road has been put forward for restoration in East Cambridgeshire.

CORRESPONDENCEA letter has been received from Mildenhall Parish Council acknowledging receipt of our letter notifying them of our inquiry to the Boundary Commission about Isleham Marina.A letter has been received from Mr and Mrs Palmer expressing concern about the possibility of fl ip seating being put in the

bus stop by their house. The Council will write back to confi rm that they will take into account their concerns if ECDC express an intention to carry out this work.The Council agreed not to have a Barnardo’s Textile Bank in the village at this time.COUNTY & DISTRICT COUNCILLORS’ REPORT & BUSINESSThere are still a large number of potholes that the highways team are trying to deal with as soon as possible; however, lack of fi nance is affecting all of these areas. Cllr H Thompson again raised the matter of the condition of the footpaths in Limestone Close and C Cllr Palmer will contact County Highways regarding this.D Cllr Beckett reported that Ely market had been given a reprieve. He also expressed concern at the number of complaints being made to the standards board.

HIGHWAYS/FOOTPATH MATTERSThere are still a number of potholes that need to be sorted and these will continue to be reported to County Highways by the Clerk. The hedge on the cemetery land on Beck Road is overhanging the footpath and needs cutting back as soon as possible. C Cllr Powley has informed the Council that £50,000 has been set aside for repair works to be carried out on the Prickwillow Road.

ALLOTMENT MATTERSA meeting was held on Friday 5th February with Karen Kenny of the NSALG. Only a few allotment tenants were able to attend and so another meeting is to be held in order to formally set up the society and nominate the offi cers. It was agreed that notice-boards should be placed at the allotment sites giving information about forthcoming meetings and other matters. Cllr R Thompson will look into this.

WASH MATTERSThe EA are continuing with works on the River Lark and, although it is quite messy at the moment, they have not yet fi nished.It was agreed that apart from the kissing gate previously approved no further remedial works are to be carried out on the little wash.

MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Monday 22nd March 2010

Present: Cllrs Beckett (Chair ), Earl, Hobbs, Carter, Malkin, Wilkes, R Thompson, C Cllr Powley, three ParishionersApologies: Cllrs Baines, Garbett, Neal, H Thompson, C Cllr Palmer

ICADarren Heffer (architect) is no longer working for the Johns Practice. Having taken advice from our solicitor it seems that we are able to cease our contract with the Johns Practice. Agreed that the contract with the Johns Practice is terminated and that the PC solicitor write to the Johns Practice in our stead. It was agreed that once the situation with the Johns Practice is resolved satisfactorily the council will go out to tender to 3 architects including Darren Heffer for the remainder of the Community Centre project.

PLANNING MATTERSReplacement of existing bungalow with two storey dwelling, retention of existing garage with new pitch roof at 10 East Fen Road, Isleham. It was agreed that the Council object to the application on the grounds that the dwelling is not in keeping with the area.

MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Monday 12th April 2010

Present: Cllrs Malkin, Earl, Baines, Beckett (D Cllr), R Thompson, Wilkes, H Thompson, Carter Apologies: Cllrs Hobbs, Garbett, Neal, CC Powley, CC Palmer.

OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATIONMr Cox asked the Council if a parishioner who is collecting litter around the village can use the cemetery bin for the rubbish – this will be considered under Cemetery Matters.Mr Doggett complained about the number of cars that are illegally parked on the Priory Green – this will be discussed under Highways. Mr Houghton informed the Council that a new platform has arrived for fi shing, which will be installed on the Lugger Bank. Also the bushes on the Lugger Bank will be cut back to allow the footpath on the bank to be cut.

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ISLEHAM PRIMARY SCHOOLThe school has submitted a report outlining the changes being made to improve security at the school. The school acknowledges that these changes will cause some inconvenience; however, they are being made in the interest of the children. The chairman of the Parish Council has attended a meeting about these measures and expressed that he was ‘surprised and saddened’ that these changes are necessary.

VILLAGE HALL MATTERSThe hall is well used and fi nancially viable. All user groups will receive a letter about use of the hall asking them to make sure that the lights, and fans are switched off and that toilets are clean when they leave. We will also be asking all groups to clear any unnecessary items from the storage cupboard. The committee also decided to purchase some cutlery and two hot water jugs for the kitchen. A letter has been received requesting use of the hall for a games evening and a sleepover. It was agreed that a sleepover is not allowed because it could set a precedent for the future.

RECREATION GROUND MATTERSThe youth football club is allowed to use the recreation ground for a football match on Sunday 13th June or the Sunday before or after depending on the cricket fi xtures.

CEMETERY & CHURCHYARD MATTERSTwo letters have been received concerning the length of time fl owers and wreaths are allowed to be left on the grave spaces and why no more than two vases are allowed. The council resolved that the situation should remain as it is so that the cemetery does not become diffi cult to maintain. It was agreed that the cemetery bin can be used for rubbish by the parishioner who is collecting litter from around the village.

CORRESPONDENCEThe council will look into the possibility of building a skate park in the village. A meeting will be arranged with the young people who wrote the letter and the matter will be referred to the ICA for consideration with the plans for the new community centre.

HIGHWAYS/FOOTPATHS MATTERSThere is a large pothole on Temple Road/Common Gate Drove. Mrs H Thompson asked again whether there are likely to be any footpath repairs carried out at Limestone Close. There is some cracking on the footpath on West Street between the Co-op and Priory Gardens. Would it be possible to look at having the kerbing replaced on the path at the junction of Waterside/Coates Drove? All these matters will be passed to the Highways department for comment and action.

PLANNING MATTERSTwo-storey side extension and single storey front garage to existing dwelling at 46 East Fen Road, Isleham for Mr Mayes – no objection. Erection of detached house and garage to the rear of existing dwelling at 8 East Fen Road for Mr & Mrs Baines – no objection.

MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Monday 26th April 2010

Present: Cllrs Neal, Carter, Malkin, Wilkes, H Thompson, Baines, Earl, R Thompson, Hobbs, one parishioner Apologies: Cllrs Beckett and Garbett

PLASTIC RECYCLINGIt was agreed that 2 plastic recycling bins be placed next to the glass bin on Coates Drove for a trial period of 6 months and subject to confi rmation in writing that the bin will be emptied weekly. If the condition becomes unsatisfactory then the bins will be removed.

PLANNING MATTERSTwo storey side extension and single storey front garage to existing dwelling at 46 East Fen Road, Isleham for Mr Mayes (Amendment).First fl oor rear extension at 83 The Causeway, Isleham for Mr Earl. Renovate and extend an uninhabitable 2 bedroom detached cottage to make a 4 bedroom family home at 17 East Road, Isleham for Mr Bailey.

Parish Councillors address list

Derrick Beckett Appleyard Farm, 1 Houghtons(Chairman) Lane, Isleham CB7 5SR Tel: 01638 780476Terry Carter 5 Old School Close, Soham (Vice Chairman) CB7 5WD Tel: 07905 705302Steven Baines Emmanuel House, 8 East Fen Road, Isleham CB7 5SW Tel: 01638 780406Martin Earl 83 The Causeway, Isleham CB7 5TA Tel: 01638 780766Jeannette Malkin 17 Little London, Isleham CB7 5SE Tel: 01638 780283Lionel Neal 104 Beck Road, Isleham CB7 5QP Tel: 01638 780066Geoff Garbett 16 Croft Road, Isleham CB7 5QR Tel: 01638 780863Elaine Hobbs Portman House, 7 The Birches, Soham CB7 5FH Tel: 01353 725818Hazel Thompson 9 Limestone Close, Isleham CB7 5RP Tel: 01638 780633Roseanna Thompson Fenrose Farm,1 Fen Bank, Isleham CB7 5SL Tel: 01638 780994Pauline Wilkes 6 Limestone Close, Isleham CB7 5RP Tel: 01638 780640Diane Bayliss 37 Croft Road, Isleham CB7 5QR (Parish Clerk) Tel: 01638 781687 islehampc@btinternet.com www.isleham-village.co.uk

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Isleham Local Nature ReserveSpring is finally here and the nature reserve is

looking better and better every day! Do take a trip down to the nature reserve and see for yourself;

look out for birds, butterfl ies, wildfl owers and reptiles. Recent species spotted include: butterfl ies (orange tip, comma, peacock, speckled wood, brimstone, holly blue), grass snake, fi eld mouse, rabbits, various birds and cowslips.

The Volunteer Warden, Andrew Garbett, is continuing to do an excellent job at the reserve; keeping an eye on things, doing maintenance jobs, litter picking, monitoring the wildlife there and responding to any problems that occur. A big thank you goes to Andrew for all his continued hard work!

The Friends group has now had its second meeting and is moving fast! We had another great turnout and got through lots of admin, including aims of the group, agreeing on a constitution, what we’re going to call ourselves, roles for people in the group including committee members and planning for events coming up. The broad aims of the group include managing the Local Nature Reserve, exploring other areas of nature in Isleham, encouraging and enthusing the local community to enjoy and learn about their local natural environment, including organising events. The group will be known as ‘Friends of Isleham Nature Reserves’.

Although we have plenty of people in the group willing to be part of the committee, the group desperately needs a Secretary (taking minutes and typing up) and a Treasurer (opening a bank account and looking after funds), please contact us if you can help in any way! Next meeting is on Monday 14th June, 7.30pm, Isleham Local Nature Reserve car park. Tea and cake provided and everyone very welcome!

For any comments, ideas, concerns and wildlife spottings please contact Charlotte Lowry, Greenspace & Community Offi cer at Cambridgeshire County Council on 01223 715557, charlotte.lowry@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.

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Care and Repair East CambridgeshireSupport for Vulnerable People needing building works to their homes

The Care and Repair Agency in this District is an independent organisation that helps elderly and disabled people to remain at home in safety and

security. Local councils and charitable organisations help fi nance our offi ce.

If you need some building work done in your home, are not sure how to organise it or need fi nancial help then please read on…

JOYCE’S CORNER IIOde to Joyce

I sit for hours, my pen in hand Makes no difference, understand The words I write just don’t rhyme

Guess it’s really wasted time

I want to shake it, make it beI want to be as good as she

My hero, or is it heroineMy head, my words, are in a spin

She sets words down then they growThey do their job, begin to showThe story that she wants to tellEvery time she rings that bell

“Arthur’s Shed”, a joy to readTo her prowess I must concede

The tale is writ the story toldAnother nugget of pure gold

She doesn’t seem to try too hardA natural poet, a gifted bard

Her head must be a store of lines While my brain just a fi eld of mines

It’s not so hard I tell myselfEnglish language, oh what wealth

All those words to take and useTo make a poem, to be a muse

She makes her choice, oh so sublimeIt works each and every timeA picture painted in the mind

Not with me is what I fi nd

Her contributions all these yearsFull of laughter and full of tears

Have told of love and of trauma Read it in the “Isleham Informer”

She always fi lls that empty spaceWith words of joy and of grace

So let’s be proud and give voice In praise of our dear poet; Joyce.

Lord Gerald

JOYCE’S CORNERElection Fever

I’ve decided to stand for election,I hope you’ll vote for me.

I’ve launched my manifestoWith things I hope you’ll agree.

I have my team around me,They all have jobs to do.

I’m afraid there’ll be no reshuffl esAs we are very few.

Sylvia is in charge of us,Barbara is the Speaker, Wyn’s in Education

And the Treasury will be Liz’s jobLooking after the nation.

I’ve Mary and Renee for foreign affairs,And Margaret can quote Mills and Boon.

Ruby will organise all eventsAnd Jim will whistle a happy tune.

Not sure what I’ll call my Party,Or when I’ll come to call.

It’s probably the “Wheelchair Group”Or “Catch me if I Fall”.

With good news I will retire earlyAs they say we could be hung.

So I’ll hand in my depositAnd the relief song will be sung.

Joyce Drayton

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Handy Person ServiceWe have a handy person service that carries out small jobs (less than four hours work) – small carpentry jobs such as putting up shelves, small plumbing jobs such as dripping taps and overfl ows, small outside jobs such as repairs to gates and putting up washing lines. We charge £10 an hour plus materials.

The handyperson service will also put up grab rails and stair rails free of charge.

Grants from the District CouncilWe can help you organise repairs, improvements and adaptations to your home. If you need fi nancial help to pay for the work we can advise you about the availability and criteria for grants and loans from the District Council and Social Services.

The Council have limited resources but there are small grants available for repairs that need to be done to make your home safe to live in. Examples could be leaking roofs, plumbing leaks, dangerous electrics, cold homes. There are also repayable grants available for larger jobs: these are interest free and get repaid when the house is sold.

Grants for AdaptationsThere are grants available to help you carry out adaptations to your home such as providing a level access shower. These are subject to a Test of Resources, which is more generous than many people expect.

If you contact us we can advise you about the Test of Resources and how the system works. There are delays so you need to be patient if applying for a Disabled Facilities Grant. The recommendations for the grant come from the occupational therapists and there is a waiting list for assessments.

Charities and Trusts The Agency can also apply to charities and trusts if help is needed to pay for repairs and other costs such as replacing a dangerous cooker. We have a small hardship fund for emergencies and when no other funding is available.

Paying for Work Yourself We can organise work on your behalf – drawing plans, obtaining planning permission and building control approval and getting contractors’ quotations. If you are paying for the work yourself, we charge a fee agreed with you before any work starts.

Contacting UsWe offer free, confi dential advice, coming to visit you

in your own home to discuss what is needed and how we might be able to help.

You can contact us by: telephoning 01353 723777; writing to us at 11b Churchgate Street, Soham CB7 5DS; or email info@careandrepair-ecambs.co.uk

The Isleham Society25th March: ‘The Work of the Samaritans’ was the subject of the two speakers who gave a most informative illustrated talk and answered the many questions put to them. The Samaritans train volunteers to provide

confi dential emotional support to anyone who feels suicidal or despairing. A thought provoking and worthwhile evening.

15th April: AGM. The chairman, Vernon Place, presented his report of the past years activities and included these comments: “We have been encouraged by the numbers at our meetings, with many nonmembers also attending, on some occasions we have needed extra chairs! Membership has been well maintained.

“We were saddened by the sudden death of Alan Cant and sent our sympathies to his wife Anne, a member of our Society and of the Isleham CCAN group; she is currently nursing a broken leg! Ian Powys is recovering after his illness and we wish him and Beryl continued improvement in their situation. Our involvement with the Cambridgeshire Community Archives Network (started last year) has been adversely affected as Anne and Ian are both members of the small committee; however, we hope to put more on the site the coming year.

“I was invited to the Isleham Parish Meeting to give a report on our activities during the past year. Several other organisations also gave reports. Our village caters for many varied interests.

“We have reprinted the Footpaths Map of Isleham and have distributed free copies to the newer households in the village. The Parish Council have also been given copies for distribution. They will be for sale in Patterson’s and the Post Offi ce for 50p.”

The committee for the coming year was elected as follows: President – Arthur Houghton, Chairman – Vernon Place, Vice Chairman – Peter Flatt, Secretary – Rosie Evans, Treasurer – Bryan Wynn, Programme Secretary – Betty Ashley and Committee members: Barbara Brown, Pam Martin, Beryl Powys and Ian Powys. The Chairman expressed his thanks to the committee and the many members who had helped in various capacities during the year.

Presentations of Japonica shrubs were made to Mrs Beryl Powys in appreciation of her splendid work as Secretary over many years and to Alwyn Clements who has faithfully served on the committee since the Society was formed; he also used to organise and conduct walks around the area for members.

Following the AGM, an interesting presentation was given by Dr Alastair Burn about the Isleham Fen Washes. He showed pictures of the many species of birds and plants that can now be seen on our washes and the measures being taken to encourage them into this region of our village.

The evening ended with refreshments provided by the members.

20th May: A talk by Peter Carter entitled “Eel catching in the Fens”. He is the last commercial eel catcher in the Fens. At one time we had several eel catchers in our village, the last one being ‘Punch’ Alfred Gammon who lived in Bowers Lane.

We welcome visitors to our meetings – you don’t have to be a member!

Vernon Place, Chairman of the Isleham Society

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This year, the competition to choose the Gala Queen and her attendants was run by Isleham School PTA. Entrants were asked to write about their interests, tell judges what changes they would make if they ruled the village, and design a Gala Day fl oat. The girls produced some beautiful artwork and thoughtful writing. Says Rosannagh in her winning entry, “My favourite people are my family and friends, because I don’t think people should obsess over actors and singers.”

“I’d grow more flowers and have a bigger play park in the village.”

Chloe Plunkett, aged 9.

Rosannagh wi l l receive hair styling for her special day courtesy of Hair 2000 and make-up by Emma’s Beauty, as well as a tiara and sash to keep. The princesses each received a tiara and sash, plus a goodie bag of treats. Brides by Solo of Newmarket supplied the girls’ tiaras.

Emma Jennings, Chair, Isleham PTA

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Women’s Institute Our April meeting was chaired by Gill Aspland. A thank you letter was received from Jane and Robin Grant for the rose bush presented to them on the occasion of their Ruby Wedding.

The speaker was Bob Scott who gave a very interesting and informative demonstration on the art of glass blowing. Pauline Wilkes volunteered to try her hand at this intricate work, and under Bob’s guidance produced an attractive item that she kept as a memento of her achievement.

In May Margaret Haines, a Blue Badge Guide, talked about the ghostly inhabitants of Ely. She described the ‘Ghost Tours’ around the city and gave details of a number of human and animal apparitions.

The Group meeting was held at Fordham this year. Members from Chippenham, Fordham, Isleham and Soham were entertained by ‘Mr Rainbow’ who gave us the history of Punch and Judy, and a performance of the puppets. Members from Isleham then entertained with poems and songs.

If you would like to join the W.I. or simply come to a meeting to see what it is like, please do come along. We meet on the second Thursday of each month in the Village Hall, 7.30pm for 7.45pm, and new members are always welcome.

For further information contact:Glenda Preece 01638 780735; gjpreece@aol.com

Isleham PTAMid-Summer Party

Isleham Bowls Clubon

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7.30pm

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Thompson’s Farm Meat Fenrose Farm, 1 Fen Bank, Isleham Tel: 01638 780994

Quality beef, pork and bacon and ham, all from our traditionally run family farm

Opening hours at the Farm

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Monday CLOSEDTuesday 3pm-6pmWednesday CLOSEDThursday 3pm-6pmFriday 3pm-7pmSaturday 10am-4pmSunday 10am-noon

Saturday Stall8am – noon

next to Priory Garage

Now selling our home produced

Free Range Chicken Portions

NNow selllliingg our home produced

Free Range Chicken Portions

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sell-out night to remember for 200 guests. Tables are for 10 – why not get a group together? Dress

code is lounge suits for men and cocktail/evening dress for the ladies. Tickets are £40 each, to include quality three-course meal and wine.

Please note: Over 18s only. This event will be very popular and tickets are available strictly in advance only. There will be no opportunity to purchase tickets on the night.

Gala Day and Family PartySaturday 3rd July from 12.30pm and

Party from 6.30pm Following an afternoon of traditional Gala fun, including the parade of fl oats, fun sports races, stalls and attractions, families can gather to enjoy the informal atmosphere of a community party. Includes live sets from three village-based bands, and refreshments supplied by outside catering units. Tickets are available in advance or on the door, at the very reasonable price of just £3 per adult, £2 child. Under 10s free.

Local businesses wanting to seize the golden opportunity for corporate sponsorship and/or advertising can contact Mark Goldsack for details on 01638 780350 or email him mgelyvate@aol.co.uk.

Tickets for all festival events are on sale now from Patterson’s stores, in Mill Street, open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, call 01638 780383 or request your tickets via the ICA website www.islehamca.co.uk.

INFORMATIONThursday bus from Isleham to Ely MarketCircular route: 9:15am Limestone Close – Malting Lane – Beck Road – The Causeway – East Road – Sun Street – Church Street – West Street – Hall Barn Road – Fordham Road – arrive Ely 10:00am; Return 12:00 noon. Fares: Adult Bus Pass Holders £2.50 Return Adults £5 Return Our buses are accessible to all, however to improve customer service, wheelchair users and those with small children requiring booster seats are advised to contact Ely/Soham Dial-a-Ride in advance: Ely Soham Dial-a-Ride 01353 661161This service is fi nancially supported by Isleham Parish Council. Mobile LibraryStops alternate Thursdays. For more information phone 08450 455 225.Stop Arrive DepartChurch Street 10:25 12:05 Beck Road (near Malting Lane) 12:10 13:05Mill Street (corner of Limestone Close) 14:15 16:00

Child Health ClinicSoham Child and Family Team Child Health Clinic will be in Isleham Village Hall with the Tea & Toast group on the second and fourth Thursdays every month from 10–11am. For more information phone Naomi Greener on 01353 624411.Useful phone numbersEmergency for Police, Fire, Ambulance . . . . . . . 999Police (Cambridgeshire) . . . . . . . . . . . . 0845 4564564Accident & Casualty (Addenbrooke’s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01223 217118Addenbrooke’s Hospital (Cambridge) 01223 245151Newmarket Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01638 665111West Suffolk Hospital (Bury St Edmunds) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01284 713000Staploe Medical Centre (Soham) - Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01353 624121 - Prescriptions & Dispensary . . . . . . . . . 01353 624122 - Enquiries, Home Visits, Emergencies 01353 624123Minor Treatment Centre, Ely . . . . . . . . . 01353 652162NHS Direct (for advice) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0845 4647Electricity Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0800 7838838Gas Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0800 371787Water & Sewage Emergencies . . . . . . . 0345 145145Social Services - offi ce hours. . . . . . . . . 01733 561370 - out of hours emergency . . . . . . . . . . 01733 561370Refuse Collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01353 863864RSPCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0870 5555999Citizens Advice Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . 0845 130 6442

Ely 0845 130 6442Mildenhall 01638 712094

Newmarket 01638 665999District Councillor (Derrick Beckett) . . . 01638 780476Isleham Village Hall (Jeanette Malkin) 01638 780283Parish Council (Diane Bayliss: Clerk) . . 01638 781687Member of Parliament (Jim Paice) . . . 01954 211450

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The Griffi nOpen all day from 12noon lunchtime

throughout the weekServing food from 12–2 plus 6–9pm

Coffee and tea available Church Street, Isleham. Tel: 01638 780447

Pleasant garden behind pub with aviary and children’s play equipment

Catering for business meetings, buffets, functions etc.Restaurant seating for up to 32

Carpentry Services

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Three Rivers GroupSt Andrew’s Parish Church

Parish News – April 2010Well, I think many people can safely say that there has never been an election quite like it! The events of a few weeks ago unfolded on our screens like a soap opera – it was compelling stuff! Was he staying was he going? Who would win and who would lose out? What would the future hold – for them and for us? Well, we still have to wait and see, it is early days.

And so what of those people – of whom there are many – who say that the church and politics shouldn’t mix? Well, I say to them, as politely as I can – have you never read the Bible? It is a book about changing the world – about inviting God into every aspect of life, every aspect of his world. It is about justice and liberty. And we all know what happens when governments believe they are beyond justice and liberty – when leaders believe they are beyond reproach or are unanswerable to anyone. A Zimbabwean friend, who is now a British Citizen, told me that she is just overwhelmed by the election, not because of any strong party affi liation, but because her vote will actually be counted. It was a humbling moment.

Our liberty is something we take for granted – but it was the Church who were so instrumental in ending the slave trade. It is the Church now who are working tirelessly for an end to our modern day slavery – that of human traffi cking, usually women and girls sold as prostitutes (Churches Alert to Sex Traffi cking across Europe - CHASTE). It was Jesus who taught us to value the life in every person – a person made in the image of God and loved by Him.

Admittedly the Church has not always had a good relationship with politics, but for many it is their faith which inspires and leads them to do remarkable things. So for me anyway, faith and politics should and must mix. People of faith have always had a contribution to make and will continue to do so – inspired by Jesus’ call for justice and respect, freedom for the oppressed and hope and love for all. We only have to look to Jubilee 2000, which ended crippling debt for the world’s poorest, we only have to look to the work of Christian Aid and Tearfund. The examples are numerous.

And as for us – an engagement in the world around us is necessary and when we work together for justice and liberty we know that Christ is there in our midst. The Church is not a holy club, for a select few, but is called to be out there in the world in our communities – getting our hands dirty.

So as the coalition forms and policies take shape we pray that the ministers will work with humility, with compassion and with dignity and will work for justice, freedom and liberty.

And for those who still say that the church should keep its nose out of politics I say – read the Bible, not as a book of history but as a book of our future!

Kate Peacock

CHURCHES’ NEWSPound Lane Free Church

Pastor: Mr Dave Hall (01638 781343 or 01638 780636, email pastor@plfc.org.uk)Elder: Mr Michael Gee (01638 552805)Every Sunday Sunday worship: 11.00am and 6.30pmCelebration of the Lord’s Supper: 1st Sunday following evening service, 3rd Sunday following morning service.A Crèche is available for babies to Yr3 during the morning service. Refreshments are served after the evening services, except the fi rst Sunday of the month.Fellowship Lunches are served after the morning service on the third Sunday of the month.Kingdom Kids(3yrs – Yr3): 10.00–11.15am (Mr Karl Yellop 01638 780637) All Stars (Yr4 – Yr6): 10.00–11.15am (Mr John Martin 01638 781747)Covies (Yr7 – early 20s): 9.30–10.30am (Mr Steve Neale 01638 780717)There is a hearing loop installed and signing for the deaf is available as well as Braille songbooks. We have a comprehensive Child Protection Policy and a CRB check has been carried out on all children’s and young people’s workers.Monday Music Mayhem: 1.30–2.30pm (Mrs Abby Martin 01638 781747 Preschool children during school term only) A fun time for your pre-school children – action songs, musical instruments and the ever popular “Sockeroo”. Followed by refreshments and a time to relax with friends whilst the children play. New members always welcome.All Stars Fun Night: 6.45–8.15pm WednesdayFellowship: 2.15–3.15pm (Mrs Sandra Rampley 01353 624733) This caters for the more mature who are retirement age or over. They enjoy meeting together for a Bible talk, spiritual songs and prayer. Various fun evenings and meals are also organized during the year. Refreshments are served at the end and it’s a good time to catch up with friends and all their news. New members are always welcome.Church Night: 7.40–9.00pmThursdayCoffee Morning: 10.00–11.30amCovies Club Night: 7.00– 9.00pmFriday (fortnightly in members’ homes)Women’s Meeting: 10.30–11.45am (Sue Hall 01638 780636)Christianity Explored courses are run regularly – please ask for dates of next course.For further information on any of the above or if you would like to speak to Pastor Dave: Phone: 01638 781343 (Church Offi ce); 01638 780636 (Pastor’s home); email pastor@plfc.org.uk or secretary@plfc.org.uk; Website: www.plfc.org.uk or www.isleham.comIsleham GalaLook out for plfc’s stall at the Gala this year, come and have a browse and fi nd out what goes on at plfc – both on Sundays and during the week. There will also be more information about the visit of Henry Olonga (see page 4) and a chance to hear some of his music. There will be a quiz for the children with a face painting prize.

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Regular Church ServicesSundays: The main service is at 9.30 am. Junior Church is in the Social Centre, and in church the third Sunday of each month for All Age Worship.Midweek servicesMon–Weds: 9am Morning Prayer, FordhamThurs, Fri: 8.15am Morning Prayer, FordhamMonday: 3.30pm Evening Prayer, Kennett (in school in term time)Tuesday: 4.30pm Evening Prayer, Limestone Close (Last Tuesday of the month, Holy Communion)Wednesday: Evening Prayer 4.15pm Snailwell, Holy Communion 5.30pm ChippenhamWeekly ActivitiesTuesday: 9am–12 noon: Coffee Morning in Social CentreFriday: Choir Practice 6.30pm in church. All welcome. Contact Mark Liversidge 01638 781696. Bell ringing practice 7.30pm – beginners welcome! Contact Ruth Ogden, the Tower Captain, for more informationSundays@6. Our Youth Group Our Youth group meets twice a month at the Old Vicarage in Isleham; we hope that many other young people will join us. Details from Rev’d Kate or Rev’d Mike.Priests The Rev’d Mike Banyard 01638 721616 banyardmg1@yahoo.co.uk. The Rev’d Kate Peacock 01638 723960 kate.peacock@btopenworld.comChurchwardens Rob Savage: 01638 780218, robert.savage[at]islehamchurch.org.uk; Nick Carver: 01638 781116, nick.carver[at]islehamchurch.org.ukTower Captain Ruth Ogden: 01638 780646, ruth.ogden[at]islehamchurch.org.ukChoir Director Mark Liversidge: 01638 781696, mark.liversidge[at]islehamchurch.org.ukWebmaster Andrew Stephens: 01638 781468/780229Service Sheet Editor Rob Savage: 01638 780218 robert.savage[at]islehamchurch.org.ukFor more information about the Group and St Andrew’s please visit our website at www.islehamchurch.org.ukFlower Festival August Bank Holiday Weekend. Theme this year is Book Titles. All local businesses and organisations are invited to submit a fl ower display for this wonderful weekend event.Please contact Janice Pope on 780380.

High Street Church

Sunday Services: All are welcome to our Sunday services throughout the year.Morning Worship: 10.30am All ages are very welcome from the very young to the very old. The children have their own activities.Evening Fellowship: 6.30pm A less formal service usually with opportunity for individual sharing. Come and hear about God’s goodness! Tea, coffee and good

conversation are available after both the morning and evening services.On Sunday mornings the following children’s facilities are available: Crèche is available for babies and tots up to 3 years old: the crèche workers are very experienced and provide a safe, fun playtime for the little ones. Junior Church for those who are aged 3 to 7 is a fun-filled session with singing, crafts, drama and stories. The older Junior Church meet at the Village Hall. This is for children who are 7 to 11 years old (that’s the noise you’ve heard from the Village Hall on a Sunday morning!). Their morning starts from 10am with a craft, followed by a wide range of activities encouraging the children to discover the Christian faith for themselves. We would love to see some new faces and visitors would be made very welcome! Nikao is the name for the 11 to 14 year olds and on a Sunday morning they receive teaching that is relevant to pre-teens/teenagers. On a Friday night this group meets socially and they all have a lot of laughs!Little Lambs is our parent/carer and toddler group which runs term time Fridays from 9.15–11.15am. Parents/carers can relax with a coffee while the children play. Each week we have a craft activity, juice time and end the morning with singing. All welcome!Alpha (Tim Malkin 01638 780592)This course has been running during the Spring term. If you would like details about joining in with any future Alpha Courses we run please feel free to contact Tim Malkin or the Church Office. Now internationally acclaimed, this introduction to Christianity is widely accepted as an effective modern day tool to reach those who do not know Jesus. Each evening has an easy social setting, teaching and discussion and is open to all.For more information about any of the events at High Street Church or general advice, call Jane or Sharon in the Church Office on 01638 780985 or Paul Hedger (Church leader) on 01638 721291 or go to www.highst.org.uk

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The Rising Sun

Sun Street, Isleham. Tel: 01638 780471

FOOD SERVEDFriday and Saturday 12 noon to 2pm

and 7pm to 9pm Sunday Lunchtime Roast (advisable to book)

OPENING TIMESMonday: 7pm to 11pm

Tuesday to Thursday: 12 noon to 3pm & 7pm to 11pmFriday and Saturday: 12 noon to 12 midnight

Sunday: 12 noon to 10.30pm

ENTERTAINMENT• JUNE •

Friday 4th: Quiz

Saturday 19th: Halo

Saturday 26th: Karaoke with Clive

• JULY •

Friday 16th: Karaoke

Saturday 31st: Swamp Donkeys

• ALSO •

Lots of Football on the BIG SCREEN!